This month a new adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s dark psychological fantasy, The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, will be embarking on a five month UK tour, immersing audiences in the myth and mystery of 19th century London. The production, which is adapted and directed by Nick Lane, presents a unique take on the classic Gothic horror story.
This production takes inspiration from Lane’s own personal journey. Injured by a car accident at the age of 26 that permanently damaged his neck and back, Lane imagines Jekyll as a physically weakened man who discovers a cure for his ailments, a cure that also unearths the darkest corners of his psyche. Lane says, “If someone offered me a potion that was guaranteed to make me feel the way I did before the accident, but with the side effect that I’d become ruthless and horrible – would I drink it?”
1. Zach Lee in The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde, credit Alex Harvey-Brown.
Zach Lee in The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde, credit Alex Harvey-Brown.
2. Paige Round in The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde, credit Alex Harvey-Brown.
Paige Round in The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde, credit Alex Harvey-Brown.
3. Paige Round and Jack Bannell in The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde, credit Alex Harvey-Brown.
Paige Round and Jack Bannell in The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde, credit Alex Harvey-Brown.
4. Paige Round and Jack Bannell in The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde, credit Alex Harvey-Brown. (2)
Paige Round and Jack Bannell in The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde, credit Alex Harvey-Brown. (2)
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Jack Bannell in The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde, credit Alex Harvey-Brown. (3)
6. Jack Bannell in The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde, credit Alex Harvey-Brown. (5)
Jack Bannell in The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde, credit Alex Harvey-Brown. (5)
7. Jack Bannell in The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde, credit Alex Harvey-Brown. (2)
Jack Bannell in The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde, credit Alex Harvey-Brown. (2)
8. Jack Bannell and Paige Round in The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde, credit Alex Harvey-Brown.
Full Tour Details can be found here.
